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There are few things as impressive as a leaping dolphin, and there’s no doubt that a dolphin jumping high out of the water is the must have picture that everyone hopes to capture when they go out on a dolphin spotting trips. But why do dolphins leap? The answer is we’re still no

Climate change is currently a hot topic both politically and in the scientific community. In the marine science community, climate change is generally accepted as having the potential to have detrimental effects on the marine ecosystem, some of which have already been observed. The Se

In the early weeks of September, Sea Watch Foundation had a very special encounter with a superpod of over 40 Short-beaked common dolphins (Delphinus delphis) whilst participating in a dedicated boat survey in Cardigan Bay, West Wales. This type of encounter was the first in Sea Watch

Sleep is a behaviour characterised by a typical body posture, both eyes’ closure, raised sensory threshold, distinctive electrographic signs, and a decrease of motor activity1. Regarded as a necessity to the majority of animals, in most cases sleep involves the whole brain and body1.

What’s Up For Grabs? This year, we have very kindly received donations from RipCurl, the New Quay Honey Farm, and Lifeforms Art (See prizes below) How Do I Get Involved? It couldn’t be easier to be in with a chance of winning one of these super prizes; all you need